Author of the article: Laura Beamish
Publishing date: May 18, 2021 • 2 days ago • 3 minute read •
A crew of firefighters from Calgary walking along what use to be a park trail system in the northend of the Timberlea area in Fort McMurray, after checking for hot spots along a fire guard behind homes, June 2, 2016. Ed Kaiser/Postmedia Network
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Last year’s wildfire season was considered quiet for Alberta, but almost all of the wildfires that did happen were caused by people.
With no restrictions on off-highway vehicles or campfires announced for this summer, and more people going into Alberta’s forests, Regional Fire Chief Jody Butz said he is prepared for this year’s wildfire season. The main battle will be waged with prevention.